Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Spice Merchant business.

History: He was born in a small desert village. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Himo never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a pastel vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his pastel boots flare out at the collars. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.